Executive Summary: "Myanmar is giving increasing attention to gender inequality as an impediment to development and the attainment of human rights. In the National Strategic Plan for the Advancement of Women (NSPAW) 2013 ? 2022, the Government has signalled its commitment to promoting and protecting the rights of women. There is increasing momentum within civil society networks and organisations to promote programming and advocacy for women?s rights and gender equality. The emerging global recognition of the strong relationship between social norms and women?s and men?s opportunities and actions is also beginning to be discussed in Myanmar, particularly as media is opening up. However, little information is available on this topic. This study was conceived by the Gender Equality Network with the objective of furthering the understanding of social and cultural norms in Myanmar and their impact for men and women in relation to family and community life, work, health and education. By generating an up-to-date mapping of the diverse social and cultural norms at a time of rapid political and economic transition, the study aims to inform programmes and policies about underlying norms that impact on the attainment of gender equality..."